Registered Nurse II

Position PurposeProvide nursing care requiring specialized knowledge, judgement, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences.Major Duties & ResponsibilitiesMaintain active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license and certification; complete all necessary continuing education to maintain licensing/certificationAdherence to current HIPAA regulations and federal/state laws for patient protected health information (PHI) and/or medical record; adherence of all AHP policies/procedures as they pertain to patient PHI and the medical record; maintain strict confidentiality of all patient informationTriage patients/families by telephone or in person according to medical priorityAssess health status and provide health counseling and teaching using nursing knowledge and judgementAdminister vaccines, medications, treatments, and regimens prescribed by the physicianPerform laboratory tests, determinations, and cultures according to procedures prescribed by the manufacturers and the Laboratory DirectorPrepare and document prescription refills and medical equipment and services refills for the physician to approveSchedule tests, procedures, consultations, and clinical evaluations to be done by ancillary medical service facilitiesAccurately report and document all nursing advice given; all vaccines, medications and medication reconciliation, and treatments given; all laboratory tests, determinations, and culture performed; all tests, procedures, consultations, and clinical evaluations scheduled at ancillary medical service facilities in a timely mannerMonitor assigned ADHD, asthma, and mental health patients; ensure that all appropriate follow-up, visits, labs, tests/imaging, consults, etc. are scheduled as needed and/or as ordered by the physicianParticipate in daily care team huddles to ensure appropriate and quality patient careParticipate in quality improvement initiatives as neededComplete necessary training on topics including, but not limited to, care coordination, patient self-management, population management, and health literacyAttend monthly staff meetings and clinical department meetingsOther nursing and non-nursing duties that may be identified from time to time